[Toronto]: [Coach House Press], (1967). First Edition. hardcover. Fine in a close to Fine dustwrapper. His uncommon first book, copy #495 of only 500 numbered clothbound copies. SIGNED by the author on the title page in his later scrawl. This copy belonged to Canadian poet Dennis Lee who has SIGNED the front endpaper. Lee was the co-founder of House of Anansi Press in 1967 and editorial director there until 1972. At Anansi, he supervised the publication of one of Ondaatje's better books, THE COLLECTED WORKS OF BILLY THE KID, in 1970. Lee also wrote most of the song lyrics for the Jim Henson television show FRAGGLE ROCK.

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Bookseller: Charles Agvent (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 014852
Title: THE DAINTY MONSTERS
Author: ONDAATJE, Michael
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine in a close to Fine dustwrapper
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: [Coach House Press]
Place of Publication: [Toronto]
Date Published: (1967)
Keywords: Signed, Dennis Lee, Canadian Poetry, Michael Ondaatje, Modern Firsts, Canadian Literature
Bookseller catalogs: First Book; Association Copy;

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